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All Bikes/Compare/Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Yamaha Jupiter Z1

Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Yamaha Jupiter Z1

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Yamaha Jupiter Z1. Kymco K-pipe 125: 9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary by market) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated, note: some sources suggest up to 100 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Jupiter Z1: ~9.6 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on 113cc engine class) hp, ~99 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary by conditions and load), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kymco K-pipe 125 Yamaha Jupiter Z1
Horsepower (hp)
9.7 hp
9.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
99 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary by market)
~9.6 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on 113cc engine class)
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
~9.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated, note: some sources suggest up to 100 km/h)
~110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary by conditions and load)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
~99 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes

Individual Reviews

Kymco K-pipe 125
Kymco K-pipe 125
7.0/10

"Cheap urban fun that rewards buyers who inspect carefully first."

Pros
+Genuinely tough little engine
+Brilliant urban maneuverability
+Strong used value retention
Cons
Breathless above 60mph
Neglected examples everywhere
Cheap switchgear and plastics
Yamaha Jupiter Z1
Yamaha Jupiter Z1
7.0/10

"A sensible, low-drama commuter that rewards patient, budget-conscious buyers."

Pros
+Parts availability virtually everywhere
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Smooth, predictable gearbox
Cons
Soft suspension feels wallowy loaded
Carb needs regular cleaning
Uninspiring highway performance

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